of Benton, AR
August 23, 1960 - August 30, 2023
God called Brenda Gaye Nalley, 63, of Benton, Arkansas home to her final resting place with her Savior, family and friends who had passed on before her on August 30, 2023. She was a member of Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church. Brenda was born on August 23, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She moved to California with her family in 1965 and returned to Bryant, Arkansas in the mid-1970s, during a challenging time as a teenager, striving to make new friends and fit into a new school.
Brenda worked at the Woolco Department Store in Little Rock after her high school days, at Dillard's executive office in Little Rock, and briefly at Union Bank in Benton, before dedicating her life as a full-time mother to her children, their friends, her husband and family. While juggling carpool duties for her two boys and their friends, Brenda also found time to volunteer with the Saline Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and in the Benton School system, collaborating with the nurse for the students, all while keeping a watchful eye on her boys and extending help to others.
Brenda met her life partner and husband, Brian Nalley, in January 1978 and they married in October 1980. Together they raised two sons, Jared and Daniel Nalley, both of whom now reside in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brenda deeply cherished her relationships with her family, friends and everyone she met, always prioritizing their well-being over her own. Despite lifelong health struggles due to juvenile diabetes, Brenda consistently battled through challenges that intensified in her later years. Yet, she always found a way to check on the well-being of her family and friends more than herself. Brenda was blessed with five grandchildren. She would light up with love and joy just talking about them and couldn't resist buying clothes, toys and special treats at Sonic Drive-In. Brenda's life teaches us all to be kind to everyone, as it might be our last chance to do so.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Brian and her two sons, Jared and his wife, Megan and Daniel and his wife, Bethana. Her five grandchildren are Kaden, Ryker, Lilly, Ember and Theo Nalley. She is also survived by her mother, Martha Hall; her sisters, Patty Rickard, Peggy Sheeks, Jamie Teague; her brother, Jerry Teague and many nieces and nephews.
Services by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home will be held at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Shenandoah, Benton, Arkansas, on September 5, 2023 with Bro. Donnie Haynes officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, with the church service following at 2:00 pm and burial at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers and arrangements can be sent to:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road,
Benton, AR 72015
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29 Condolence(s)
Ricky moore
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Bryan,
I’m so sorry, will remember you and your family in this time of pain and sorrow.
Shalom Aleichem
Stan & Linda Townsend
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
We are just so sorry to hear about Brenda . She was a wonderful friend . Praying for you and your family . MaGOD comfort you all .
Stan Ackerman
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Brian, so sorry to hear about Brenda passing. She was such a gracious host every time we got together at your home to pick. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Cheryl Crain Reeves
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Brian Jared Daniel.
Deeply sympathy to each of you and your family. God welcome a special Angel home.
She was an awesome lady with a heart of gold. She is at peace now in the hands of of Savior. Prayers for each of you ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Emily Callahan
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the peace and love of God be felt by all of you.
Sarah McNeil
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Debbie Barnes
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Terry & I send our sincere condolences to your family. Brenda was always so uplifting & kind. She will be missed. May perpetual light shine upon her & may she rest in peace now with her Heavenly Father
Debora McNeil Midgett
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
James & Robin Garrett
Monday, September 4, 2023
Brian , Daniel and Jared , the Garrett family is certainly lifting you all up in prayer right now . You guys mean a lot to us and we are so sorry for your loss . Brenda was such an encouragement to me at Kentucky church and I’ll never forget how she could make a bad day seem brighter with her attitude. She definitely put others before herself and always had a Christ like spirit and I wish I had told her how much that moved me ( robin ) Love y’all .
James , Robin , Ryan , Matt Garrett
Maxie Haynes
Monday, September 4, 2023
Sorry for your lost, praying for you and your family!
Robert and Kay McPherson
Monday, September 4, 2023
Brian, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and family in our prayer. Brenda was always a very special person with a beautiful smile for everyone. May God give you the strength to bear this loose.
Love Robert and Kay
Jeff Thomas
Monday, September 4, 2023
Brian I send my condolences for your loss. I pray that God will hold you and the boys in his arms and give you peace
George Archer
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Brian and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.ðŸ™
Rondi Taylor McLemore
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Brian I’m so sorry. Brenda was an amazing woman and she will be sorely missed. She was always so kind and helpful towards me and Cory. I love her dearly.
Todd & Kelly Fortner
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Brian, so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and family.
Anne Carpenter
Saturday, September 2, 2023
I fondly remember Brenda from years ago when she and I were teachers’ helpers. Our sons were in the same class. During an outing to the zoo with the students, Brenda ensured that the kids had the most fun. Brenda was delightful, and I thought the world of her. I am heartbroken for Brenda’s family and friends. Praying for comfort for you all.
Inauquan&Daniel
Saturday, September 2, 2023
She got the keys to her Heavenly Mansion Weds. May the Prayers, Hugs& Faith in God of your family, lovedones& friends sustain all yall thrugh this fragile time of great loss& heartwrenching sorrowðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ’žðŸ’—💔💔
Renita Eubanks McDaniel
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Brain and family,
Saddened to hear of your loss. Will never forget her sweet soul. She always had a kind word and often ask how my family was, knowing that a lot of the times she herself wasn’t feeling well. I remember her bringing several trays of food she had bought and prepared for the Holidays up to the clinic. I thought so much of Brenda and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. ðŸ™ðŸ»
Tony Hall
Saturday, September 2, 2023
I remember that beautiful smile of Brenda's. She was always so fun and loving. My deepest sympathies to the family. May she rest in peace. And may her family find strength during this difficult time. All my love.
Todd and Loraine Rose
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Praying for all.
Chris & Terry Rowell
Friday, September 1, 2023
Lifting you all up in prayer. Brenda was such a BEAUTIFUL lady inside & out.
John & Linda Woolbright
Friday, September 1, 2023
Brian. Jared, Daniel and family~
We are so sorry for your loss.
Brenda was a very special person
and will be missed by her many friends. She leaves a loving legacy for her family
and will not ever be forgotten.
With our prayers and sympathy~
John & Linda
Jeremiah 29:11
Sonya Tittle Van Pelt
Friday, September 1, 2023
Brian and family so sorry for your loss!She always put a smile on my face !Great lady!Prayers sent your way ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Janice Rogers Allred
Friday, September 1, 2023
Brian, Jared and Daniel, my heart goes out to you in such a difficult time. Brenda will be sorely missed. She was a friend to all. I am praying that you will all experience God’s comforting presence and his strength in the days and weeks ahead.
Steve Jordan
Friday, September 1, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing, she was so sweet and fun to be around, sending my thoughts and prayers to Brian and the boys and her sweet mom and family.
Candace Hogan
Friday, September 1, 2023
We will all miss seeing you at the office Brenda.
Mark & Shelli Madison
Friday, September 1, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Brenda (as Colton called her). Our prayers and condolences to the family.
Jerry & Audena Johnson
Friday, September 1, 2023
Brian, Jared and Daniel and family,
I am so sorry for your loss ! May God wrap his loving arms around you family at the most difficult time. I have fond memories from when our boy's played baseball together at a very young age. Brenda was a sweet and special person.
Wanda Wallace
Friday, September 1, 2023
Brian and family, my prayers go up for you now as the days go forward..
Brenda was a friend that words cannot express. As she is wrapped in the arms of Jesus now I pray that you all have God's comfort, strength and peace..
Love to you all..